The Complex Nature of Trauma Treatment Addiction, Articles>Trauma and PTSD, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Substance Abuse, TreatmentBy The Ranch TNJune 14, 2020By Deborah V. Gross, MD, Psychiatrist at The Ranch Mississippi What we experience early in life can influence our future responses. A psychologically traumatic event from your past may impact how you think, feel, and behave today. That’s how post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops. While addiction is an illness of the brain, PTSD is more…
How to Fill Your Time Sober in Quarantine Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse, TreatmentBy The Ranch TNJune 5, 2020Leave a commentStaying quarantined because of requirements related to the coronavirus takes a toll on individuals with alcohol use disorders. It also takes a toll on those that have an addiction to other drugs. There are ways to fill your time sober in quarantine. There are also ways that you can still get the treatment that you…
What Is Depression? Addiction, Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNMay 30, 2020When people talk about depression, they are often referring to Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). This is one of the most common types of depression, but there are many other types. While the symptoms of each type overlap significantly, the difference pertains to a variety of factors. These factors include such things as severity of symptoms,…
On Putting Your Recovery First Addiction, Articles>Early Recovery, Articles>Recovery at The Ranch, RecoveryBy The Ranch TNMay 16, 2020“We must be willing to get rid of the life we’ve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us. The old skin has to be shed before the new one can come.” Joseph Conrad, Polish-born English novelist, and writer (1857-1924). Everything in our lives has to take a backseat to our…
Women and Trauma Addiction, Addiction TreatmentBy The Ranch TNMay 8, 2020Women are twice as likely to develop PTSD as men are. This may occur because women are also more likely to have sexual trauma both as children and as adults. Sexual trauma is an extremely adverse and traumatic event whenever it occurs. Additionally, 1 in every 3 women will experience a sexual assault in their…
What Helps and Hinders Recovery from a Dual Diagnosis? Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Articles>Early RecoveryBy The Ranch TNMay 6, 2020People with a dual diagnosis suffer from both substance use disorder and a mental health disorder at the same time. Mental health professionals and addiction specialists are well-aware that these individuals often have worse outcomes than those who only deal with one issue. A team of Norwegian and American researchers identified the factors that commonly…
Do I Need THC Addiction Treatment? Addiction, Substance AbuseBy The Ranch TNApril 29, 2020Marijuana Use Is On the Rise With the legalization and decriminalization of marijuana use, there is no surprise that it is on the rise. However, this is not comforting to you or a loved one who is suffering from THC addiction. THC addiction is real and thousands of people across the country are suffering from…
Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug? Addiction, Drug Abuse, Substance AbuseBy The Ranch TNApril 10, 2020Heavy pot smokers often laugh at the idea that marijuana is addictive, even as they scramble to find more to smoke. And many of these users would get angry if forced to quit and would continue to use even if there were legal ramifications. This addictive situation may not be as bad as alcohol or…
Telltale Addictive Behaviors AddictionBy The Ranch TNApril 9, 2020There are a number of telltale addictive behaviors you might exhibit when you are addicted to drugs or alcohol and don’t want others in your life to know. Whether you are concerned about your own substance abuse, or you want to know if a loved one is struggling with an addiction, behaviors can indicate that…
The Implications of Drinking and Driving Addiction, Addiction Treatment, AlcoholismBy The Ranch TNApril 8, 2020Drinking and driving is a mistake more than 4 million adults make on occasion, according to NBC news. This number translates into a staggering 121 million times a year that someone is driving on the road when they shouldn’t be. Drunk driving results in almost 30 deaths per day as reported by the National Highway…
